@twa I think, if you use earplugs, preferably moulded with interchangeable filters, you could choose the filter with highest attenuation yet still allows you to hear what is being said. If you're careful, and pay attention to sounds that causes discomfort and try to avoid them, I believe you'll be fine.
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@Stacken77 have you attended f2f classes recently? I think because it is summer and the pandemic we will be able to spread out in the lectures. It's sitting and listening for long periods of time that concerns me. At home I can take breaks and I have control over the volume.
@twa Sorry, I didn't speak from experience, just my general recommendation regarding hearing protection. Hyperacusis can be very tricky, so I would be careful. If you utilize maximum feasible protection, while paying attention and avoiding that which causes discomfort, I believe you will be fine. Someone else with more experience; gladly chime in.
Basically what @Stacken77 said.
Wear musicians earplugs.
I'd recommend using a filter with an SNR level of between 15 and 20dB, but you should experiment to find what's right for you. Go to your first class, see how well you do with the higher level, and if you're having trouble hearing/understanding, switch to a lower level.
Wear musicians earplugs.
I'd recommend using a filter with an SNR level of between 15 and 20dB, but you should experiment to find what's right for you. Go to your first class, see how well you do with the higher level, and if you're having trouble hearing/understanding, switch to a lower level.
I've been doing f2f classes for three years now and I couldn't have passed any of them without my ACS customs.